About 65% of the food handled by the Voedselcirkel is vegetables and fruit. The MKBA by New Economy uses this to show the nutritional quality of redistributed food. A high share of produce means the network moves genuinely healthy food. Without a calculation, the social value of informal food initiatives stays invisible, while the cost of inaction keeps rising.
A social cost-benefit analysis values the network’s benefits against public spending and avoidable social costs. This is relevant for municipalities, city districts and organisations working on food security, poverty and public health.